Aluminum Finishing Department Driver

ELLWOOD Aluminum•Hubbard, OH

About The Position

The Finishing Department Driver operates trucks and trailers to transport material and scrap or take scrap for dumping. The role primarily involves driving semis, flatbeds, box trailers, and roll-off triaxle trucks on company property, supporting the finishing department and other areas as needed. A CDL is not required, but truck-driving experience is necessary. Finishing or manufacturing experience, particularly using band saws and lathes, is helpful. The driver will be cross-trained to assist in the finishing department, including during downtime. The position requires safe and efficient operation of company trucking equipment, daily safety prechecks, moving material between work areas, and communicating with a supervisor about transportation priorities and material flow. The employee completes required paperwork, follows company policies and plant safety rules, and participates in the company’s crane and forklift certification training programs. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime available. Candidates must be able to work day or night shift. Physical duties include standing, stooping, pulling, pushing, climbing, and regularly moving up to 50 pounds. Employment eligibility verification is required at hire; visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must pass a minimal physical test and background screening.

Requirements

Semi and triaxle truck-driving experience.
A valid driver’s license if driving is required to perform the essential functions.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire, and visa sponsorship is not available.
Must pass a minimal physical test and background screening.
Must be able to work day or night shift.
Ability to stand, stoop, pull, push, climb, and regularly move up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to cross-train.
Ability to operate company truck equipment safely and efficiently.
Ability to identify problems, inform others, and assist in solving problems.
Sound judgment and decision-making to prevent errors, scrap parts, safety hazards, or other poor results.
Ability to read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, quality instructions, and related work documents.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Finishing experience.
Prior manufacturing experience, especially using band saws and lathes.

Responsibilities

Perform daily safety prechecks on trucking equipment.
Operate all truck equipment safely and efficiently.
Transport material between work areas.
Operate roll-off trucks and dump scrap.
Communicate with the supervisor about product priorities for material transportation and flow.
Operate trucks in tight spaces.
Assist in the finishing department during downtime and as otherwise needed.
Complete required documentation and paperwork.
Follow company policies, plant safety regulations, and work rules.
Promote a safety culture, comply with safety policies and rules, and support continuous reduction of workplace hazards, risks, and employee accidents.
Complete the Ellwood Aluminum crane and forklift certification training programs.